Program Overview

London South Bank University offers the Master of Science in Nursing: Mental Health Care, a postgraduate program blending self-directed and tutor-led group learning. Engage in online group tutorials, discussion forums, case studies, and reflective exercises. Gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders and develop skills to make evidence-based clinical decisions, ensuring holistic, compassionate, and recovery-oriented care tailored to individual needs.

Online

London South Bank University

January, May and September

24 months, 16 months, 8 months

• Honours Undergraduate Nursing degree (or equivalent)

• Registered Nurse with a recognised national nursing authority

• You must be a Native English Speaker or have a Prior university qualification via English or have an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent or complete the Cambridge Education Group English Language Assessment

Requirement

Tuition Fee

£10,500

Course Type

Master's degree, Diploma, and Certificate

Modules

1) Advance Assessment Skills & Clinical Decision Making (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. History taking, interview skills, general assessment in mental health

  2. Bio-psycho-social, spiritual and cultural assessment

  3. Standardised methods and tools of assessment

     • strengths based assessment

     • multi-disciplinary assessment

     • risk assessment

     • recovery assessment

  4. Differential Diagnosis

  5. Formulation of individualised care plans

  6. Role of agencies, family and other supporters in care and treatment plans

2) Mental Health Issues in the General Population (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. Global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population

  2. Interface of physical and mental health

  3. Mood disorders

  4. Anxiety disorders

  5. Substance misuse

  6. Personality disorders

3) Interventions in the context of Mental Health Nursing (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. Non-pharmacological management of mental health issues

  2. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Behavioural Activation

  3. Motivational Interviewing

  4. Drug names and classifications

  5. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics

     • Drug dosing & interactions

     • Adverse drug reactions

  6. Drug administration and management:

     • Best practice when titrating, reducing and changing medications

     • Service user experience of medications and concordance

     • Safe drug administration to non-adherent patients

     • Occupational health & drug storing and handling

4) Child and Adolescent Mental Health (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. Child Development: risk and aetiological factors in the development of child/adolescent mental health problems, including prevention and mental health promotion

  2. Caring for children and adolescents with specific mental health difficulties

  3. Developing effective therapeutic relationships with children, adolescents, and their families

  4. Therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents

  5. Pharmacological interventions with children and adolescents

  6. Mental Health Emergencies in Children and adolescents

5) High Burden, Low Prevalence issues in Mental Health (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. Psychotic Disorders

  2. Schizophrenia

  3. Pharmacological management of psychosis

  4. Intellectual Disability

  5. Community and Social Supports

  6. Eating Disorders

6) Mental Health and Older Age (20 CATS, 200 learning hours)

• Weekly Topics

  1. Ageing in a mental health context

  2. Depression in older people

  3. Caring for people with dementia

  4. Recovery and person-centred care in older age

  5. Self-management and self-neglect in older age

  6. Palliative care, death, and bereavement

7) Master of Science in Nursing the first six modules plus the Research Masters Route

Research in Mental Health Care (60 CATS, 600 learning hours)

Innovative world-class study experience

Unlock the rewarding career of a mental health nurse with London South Bank University's Master of Science in Nursing: Mental Health Care. Addressing the global shortage of mental health nurses, this postgraduate program equips you with comprehensive knowledge and evidence-based clinical skills. Experience unparalleled online education with interactive learning and dedicated mentorship, ensuring your success in providing compassionate, recovery-oriented care tailored to individual needs.

Who is the course aimed at?

The Master of Science in Nursing: Mental Health Care at London South Bank University is tailored for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking specialization in mental health or Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) aiming for career advancement. Prerequisites include an Honours Undergraduate Nursing degree and registration with a recognized national nursing authority.

Why London South Bank University?

• Outstanding reputation in Nursing and Midwifery

• Works with 60+ NHS partner organisations

• Improving the lives of students for 130 years